
The federal government has declared Friday, September 5 public holiday to commemorate the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on Wednesday in Abuja.
The minister extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on this occasion
Dr. Tunji-Ojo enjoined the Muslim faithful to reflect on the virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
He stressed that these values remain essential in building a united, prosperous, and progressive nation.